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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 740.94, 1,109.79 and 587.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 740.94, 1,109.79 and 587.04 is: 879.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    740.94 : 1,109.79 = 587.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    740.94/1,109.79 = 587.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    740.94x = 1,109.79 × 587.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    740.94x = 651,491.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 651,491.12/740.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 879.28

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